General terms

Question 1

What is the definition of an organism?

Answer 1

All the systems of the body working together, make an organism, which is a discrete individual

Question 2

What is division of labour?

Answer 2

The adaptation of different parts of an organism to carry out different functions
The more advanced the organism the greater the division of labour

Question 3

What is the definition for multicellular?

Answer 3

Organisms consisting of many specialised cells which form tissues and organs, which have various structures and roles

Question 4

What is the definition for unicellular?

Answer 4

Single-celled organisms which carry out all life functions within one cell

Question 5

What is the definition for differentiation?

Answer 5

The process by which a stem cell become specialised into a specific type of cell

Question 6

What are some examples of specialised animal cells?

Answer 6

Red blood cells
Nerve cells
Egg cells
Sperm cells
Intestinal epithetical cells